Presented by Neuhaus Education Center

2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon

Registration ends Friday, 04/10/2026 1:00pm CDT

About This Event

Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn.

About This Event

Our 2026 Literacy Lights the Way Luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. This year’s luncheon will be chaired by Jennifer Jeffery, Susan Neuhaus, and Sushma Yalamanchili, and Underwriting Chairs Jamie Grissom and Katherine Kardesch. We are delighted to honor Becky and Mark Hobson for their commitment to literacy and their long-time support of Neuhaus Education Center.  The 2026 Keynote Speaker will be former Commissioner of Education for the State of Tennessee (2019–2023), Penny Schwinn.

Watch our 2025 Luncheon Video

Getting There

The Post Oak Hotel
1600 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027

Valet will be available for guests for $15 per car. Self parking is unavailable. We encourage attendees to carpool or use a rideshare service such as Alto, Lyft, or Uber.